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Why does my dog have dried boogers in one nostril? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 8 months old

my dog has dried boogers on one side of her nose, what could that mean?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2023

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Eevee. This could indicate nasal discharge, which may be a sign of a respiratory infection, allergies, or even a foreign body stuck in the nasal passage. I would clean up the area, and keep an eye on her. As long as she is acting normally and showing no signs of illness such as continuing nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, lethargy, difficulty breathing, or a loss of appetite, it's fine to watch her. Should she show any of the signs I mentioned above, then she will need to see a vet. I hope this helps!

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